Numbness of the body

The feeling of tingling, "crawling crawling," a feeling of soreness and / or a violation of the sensitivity of the surface of the skin are symptoms that are called paresthesia, or numbness of the body. This is a physiological reaction of the body to the violation of blood supply to individual parts of the body or to supercooling of the limbs. It is not dangerous. Usually you just need to change the position of the body, warm up, massage your muscles or warm the skin of your hands or feet - and numbness goes away.

Epidemiology

Numbness of the body is not considered an independent disease. This is a symptom that can indicate many pathological conditions and diseases in the body. Each of them has its own epidemiology. Carpal tunnel syndrome, which numb fingers, hands, people who are working for a long time at the computer, musicians, secretaries are exposed. Disease (syndrome) Raynaud is hereditary, progressing as a result of stress and intoxication. She is more likely to have women between the ages of 20 and 40 who spend a lot of time at the computer monitor, in an unbalanced emotional state.

If osteochondrosis itself develops in people 20 to 30 years old, protrusions of intervertebral discs and hernias occur after 30-40 years. In the first place, people who have experienced scoliosis in adolescence are ill. A sedentary lifestyle and overweight are important risk factors.

The first symptoms of multiple sclerosis appear at the age of 35-40 years. But in some cases, the disease can be affected by both children and the elderly. Tumors of the brain are more common in people after 45 years. But there are cases when they are found in young people. Some types of tumors can be exclusively in children. In the risk zone are those who are exposed to ionizing radiation, affected by man-made disasters.

Spinal tumors have a very complex pathogenesis. Partly - it's hereditary factors, in many cases - it's fast-growing neoplasms. But their nature is still poorly understood. In connection with a large number of man-made disasters, in recent decades the number of patients with oncology of the brain and spinal cord has increased.

Polyneuropathy, as the cause of numbness and burning in the body, is a consequence of diabetes. This is one of the most common endocrine diseases in the world. Heredity is one of the main risk factors. Also included are: obesity, hypertension and atherosclerosis, children born with high weight. In recent years, the number of patients with diabetes is growing rapidly.

Stroke - acute violation of cerebral circulation. It affects both adults (over 40 years) and young people 20-30 years old, there are also cases of strokes in childhood.

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Causes of the numbness of the body

If we eliminate hypothermia of the extremities and temporary compression of the nerve, the causes of numbness can be associated with such diseases:

• osteochondrosis, hernia, protrusion of intervertebral discs, radiculitis (the nerve roots are squeezed);
• oncological formations in the spine, brain tumors;
• stroke;
• multiple sclerosis;
• deformation of the joints, as a result of which the nerve is affected;
• heredity;
• lack of vitamin B12 in the body;
• tunnel syndrome (compression of the peripheral nerve);
• poisoning with heavy metals;
• Neuropathy, polyneuropathy (with diabetes mellitus);
• numbness of the limbs in pregnant women associated with tunnel syndrome;
• numbness of parts of the face and limbs in children, associated with increased anxiety or trauma.

In any case, you can not know how serious it is until you consult a doctor. He will appoint a survey and find out the reason.

Pathogenesis

If the numbness of the body does not go away after a while, periodically recurs or is accompanied by dizziness, loss of balance, these are signs of central nervous system diseases or blood vessels. Sometimes the symptoms of a stroke, or brain tumors can cause numbness of the limb or one side of the trunk. In such cases, it is necessary to consult a specialist, especially if the symptoms appear after an injury.

Consider the mechanism of the onset of numbness symptoms.

Pathogenesis in stroke. Sudden difficulty and slowness of speech, immobility and numbness of facial muscles, it is difficult for a person to smile, violation of motor functions of the left part of the trunk - all these symptoms develop as a result of a violation of the blood circulation of the brain, damage to its parts, which are responsible for cutaneous and sensory, motor activity.

These are alarming signals, and immediate hospitalization is mandatory.

Intervertebral hernia, protrusion of discs. Numbness and loss of sensitivity of the tips of the fingers or lower limbs are associated with the spinal cord nerve transmission by bone growths, or the pressure on them of the intervertebral discs with hernia. Often accompanied by pain in the back area.

Tunnel syndrome (carpal tunnel syndrome), Raynaud's syndrome. Numbness of fingers and hands is associated with long-term work at the computer, metabolic disorders, obesity. More common in women. It is caused by compression of the median or ulnar nerves. Narrowing of blood vessels in the hands.

With polyneuropathy, numbness is associated with diabetes mellitus. Blood tests for sugar levels can confirm or disprove the diagnosis.

Multiple sclerosis. Along with the change in the tactile sensitivity of the skin and its numbness, multiple sclerosis is accompanied by about fifty symptoms. Extremely difficult to diagnose, multiple sclerosis is treated for a long time. The disease occurs as a result of the destruction of the myelin sheath of the brain and spinal cord. In places of damage, plaques are formed, which lead to a violation of sensitivity.

Tumors of the brain. Symptoms of paresthesia (numbness) in a brain tumor are dangerous because they have a non-permanent character. In this case, one half of the body grows numb.

Deficiency in the body of vitamin B ₁₂ and poisoning with heavy metals (lead). Vitamin B ₁₂ is responsible for metabolic processes in the body. Its deficiency causes weakness and loss of sensitivity. Lead poisoning causes the same symptoms. The cause can be determined from the general clinical picture and blood analysis, as well as screening for toxins or metals.

Deformation of the joints. There is a compression of the nerve, as a result of which the sensitivity of the limbs is lost.

Oncological neoplasm of the spine. Numbness of limbs is caused by the formation and growth of a tumor, which presses on the spine and nerve endings.

Numbness of half of the body due to pregnancy is not dangerous. The compression of the spinal nerves with an enlarged uterus passes after the birth of the child.

During the diagnosis, specialists always pay attention to the heredity of patients.

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Symptoms of the numbness of the body

The main symptoms of numbness of the body include so-called "goose bumps" on the skin, numbness of the skin in some areas, pain and tingling in the palms and feet, inability to move freely with the hand or foot without discomfort, numbness of fingertips, hands without other symptoms. Sometimes there is dizziness and instability (loss of balance). With numbness of some parts of the face, difficulty in speech, mimicry, inability to speak freely.

If the numbness was preceded by a trauma - there are painful sensations along with numbness of the limbs.

First signs

The first signs of numbness of the body include tingling and "burning" of the limbs, loss of skin sensitivity, the appearance of a sensation of "crawling" in combination with impaired mobility of the hands or feet.

The most dangerous signs are numbness of the left side of the trunk (face), impaired mobility of the limbs (passing from time to time). In this case, urgent medical attention is needed. For diseases such as diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, intervertebral hernia, tunnel syndrome, the first signs are numbness in the tips of the fingers or toes.

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Numbness of the right side of the body

Let's consider the possible causes of simultaneous and / or alternating numbness of the right arm or leg, regardless of the position of the body and time of day.

Any numbness of the body, is caused by a violation of the blood supply of tissues and conduction through the nerve endings, a malfunction in the central nervous system. This happens with osteochondrosis, a herniated intervertebral disc, scoliosis.

It is important to remember if the trauma or severe headache preceded the sensation of numbness. Causes of this condition can be brain tumors or stroke.

Numbness of the left side of the body

Numbness of the left side of the body is often combined with a feeling of tingling, a decrease in the sensitivity of the skin and a violation of the motor functions of the left arm and / or leg. Dangerous concomitant signs are the numbness of facial muscles of the face - a person can not smile, speak clearly, feels a headache, he has high blood pressure, weakness and dizziness. All these symptoms can indicate a hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke, an acute disorder of cerebral circulation.

Numbness of the left side of the body can be the result of multiple sclerosis, brain tumors, hernia of the cervical vertebrae.

Numbness of the body in a dream

Often during a day or night sleep in an uncomfortable position, you can wake up from a feeling of discomfort - tingling and painful numbness of the limbs. This may be a consequence of squeezing blood vessels in the dream. But if the numbness symptoms do not go away long after sleep, or become regular, you should take it seriously. Most often, your hands are numb in sleep. Possible causes of this condition can be carpal tunnel syndrome and endarteritis, Raynaud's syndrome or disease, osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebrae.

Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine is accompanied by unpleasant pain in the back, cervical region, shoulders.

Numbness of the body in a dream in combination with cerebral infringements (severe headache, speech disturbance, weakness of one half of the body) may indicate the development of a more serious pathology, such as stroke or myocardial infarction.

Burning and numbness in the body

There are a number of diseases that are accompanied by burning and numbness in the body. It can be:

• osteochondrosis;
• intercostal neuralgia;
• poisoning with toxic substances;
• polyneuropathy (with diabetes mellitus);
• Raynaud's disease;
• fibromyalgia;
• Vegeto - vascular dystonia.

Consider the possible causes of burning sensation in the limbs in combination with other symptoms:

• numbness of the ring finger and little finger on the left arm - carpal tunnel syndrome, early sign of myocardial infarction, osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, neuropathy of the ulnar nerve;
• numbness of the fingertips - a sign of atherosclerosis or a deficiency in the body of vitamin B ₁₂;
• loss of sensitivity of the index and middle fingers, reduction of the motor functions of the index and thumb, along with pain sensations - arthrosis or arthritis of the joints of the hand, neuropathy of the brachial nerve osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebrae;
• numbness of the toes, feet, pain in the legs - varicose veins of the lower extremities, with joints, diabetic neuropathy.

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Complications and consequences

Consider the possible complications and consequences of numbness of the body.

In stroke: violation (inhibition or absence) of speech, decrease or loss of sensitivity of the skin, thrombosis of the vessels, pressure ulcers, pneumonia, paralysis, coma. Stroke is dangerous high mortality rate. Almost always this disease ends with a disability, a restriction of normal life activity.

When osteochondrosis of the spine: protrusion of intervertebral discs, which inevitably in the absence of treatment lead to hernia. One of the most dangerous consequences of osteochondrosis may be the compression of vertebral arteries in the region of the cervical vertebrae with the development of vertebro-basilar insufficiency syndrome.

With diabetic polyneuropathy: nerve damage, causing burning, numbness of limbs, loss of skin sensitivity, especially legs, gangrene.

With oncological neoplasms of the brain and spine: violations of motor functions, cancer cachexia, visual impairment, hearing loss, convulsions, coma.

In tunnel syndrome: a complete disruption of the functions of the brush.

With multiple sclerosis: a violation of walking, blindness.

With the syndrome and Raynaud's disease: ulceration of the hands and feet, which do not heal for a long time, the necrosis of the tissues.

Complications most often occur with an incorrect and not timely diagnosis. Do not try to independently treat yourself or delay the visit to the doctor.

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Diagnostics of the numbness of the body

For accurate treatment of any disease, accurate diagnosis is important. Diagnosis of numbness of the body is complicated by the fact that these symptoms can be present in a number of diseases. Concomitant symptoms also play an important role.

If there is a suspicion of osteochondrosis, intervertebral hernias and protrusions of the discs, the vertebrologist may prescribe an MRI of the vessels of the head and neck, a radiograph of the spine.

With a possible carpal tunnel syndrome, you can conduct a self-diagnosis. Raise both hands up for 30 sec. If there is no feeling of tingling and discomfort, this disease should be excluded. If the tingling has appeared - you have SZK. The doctor can prescribe ultrasound of upper and lower extremity vessels, magnetic resonance imaging, electrocardiogram.

If there is a suspicion of Raynaud's syndrome, diabetes mellitus, a lack of vitamin B12, the doctor-therapist can prescribe blood tests and other instrumental studies (dopplerography of upper and lower extremity vessels), studies the overall clinical picture.

To exclude tumors of the brain and spine, specialists in most cases appoint MRI of the brain and spine.

Especially dangerous are the suspicions of hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes. If speech is difficult, increased blood pressure, motor functions are disrupted, especially the left side of the face (body), you should immediately consult a doctor. The neurologist will diagnose on the basis of MRI, ECG, blood tests.

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Analyzes

To successfully diagnose the causes of numbness in the body, the doctor will first prescribe tests. They can be taken in a regular polyclinic or in a special laboratory. These include:

• a general blood test (to detect iron deficiency and B12-deficiency anemia), measure plasma glucose, rheumatic tests, ESR and coagulogram;
• determination of lipid profile of blood;
• a blood test for vitamins and trace elements;
• analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (with suspicion of multiple sclerosis);

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Instrumental diagnostics

To begin treatment and confirm (clarify) the diagnosis, the doctor can prescribe in addition to general analyzes the patient (instrumental diagnosis) of the patient. It includes:

• Radiography.

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine with and without contrast.
• MRI of the brain.
• Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
• Computer tomography of the spine.
• Puncture spectroscopy (when suspected of a brain tumor).
• Electroneuromyography (EMG) is the study of the speed of the impulse along the nerve.
• Doppler of vessels of the brain, neck.
• Electrocardiography (ECG).
• Thermovisiography (digital radiography).

Differential diagnosis

Physicians conduct differential diagnosis, according to the general clinical picture. If this is not enough to make a diagnosis - connect hardware diagnostics and tests. Some diseases, the symptoms of which are numbness and burning sensation in the body, have much in common with other diseases.

The first signs of a stroke have similar symptoms in common with an epileptic seizure, with severe alcohol poisoning, carbon monoxide, and brain injury.

Osteochondrosis of the spine can be reminiscent of coronary heart disease (angina, myocardial infarction). Osteochondrosis and hernia are characterized by constant pain. Symptoms of heart disease are rather paroxysmal.

Differential diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome should be conducted with such diseases as:

• osteochondrosis of cervical vertebrae;
• carpal tunnel syndrome;
• local pain in the wrist area;
• a syndrome of the staircase muscle.

Treatment of the numbness of the body

Treatment of numbness of the body depends on the disease, which led to the development of this symptom.

When osteochondrosis is prescribed:

• medicamentous treatment - anti-inflammatory, decongestant, anti-lipoprotein;
• local - manual therapy, massage;
• physiotherapeutic - magnetotherapy, ultrasound, laser therapy;
• LFK, therapeutic gymnastics;
• acupuncture, vacuum therapy.

With hernias and protrusions, chondroprotectors are prescribed, in some cases - surgical intervention.

With carpal tunnel syndrome, conservative treatment is prescribed - restriction of hand movements, fixation, anti-inflammatory and diuretic drugs, drugs that improve blood flow in the vessels.

Effective physiotherapy and acupuncture.

If the conservative therapy is ineffective, a surgical operation is performed, which consists in dissection of the carpal ligament under local anesthesia and restoration of the blood supply to the hand.

Treatment of spinal neoplasms and brain tumors depends on its location, size, general condition of the patient. The most common combination therapy is a combination of surgical intervention, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. In modern clinics, radiosurgery (gamma-knife) is used.

In diabetes mellitus, in addition to prescribed hypoglycemic preparations to control insulin and glucose in the blood, it is necessary to observe a strict diet and diet in order to prevent the development of complications.

The main thing in the treatment of the Syndrome and Raynaud's disease is the normalization of the work of the nervous system. Eliminate the symptoms of the disease by changing your lifestyle: improving working conditions, avoiding bad habits. It is impossible to supercool the extremities, to soak feet.

With multiple sclerosis, you can only alleviate the condition of the patient, slow down the progression of the disease. Assign a steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, plasmapheresis, beta-interferons.

Medicinal treatment

In the medical treatment of osteochondrosis good, but the temporary effect gives painkillers in the form of a powder - Nimesil (1 sachet 2 r per day), Olfen, Diclofenac, Indomethacin - 1 capsule 1-2 r per day.

Side effects - pain in the stomach, nausea, an intestinal disorder.

Contraindications - with caution to take medicine for people with GI problems.

Along with the tablets, external combination medicines are used. They relieve inflammation, improve blood flow, and anesthetize. This is Fastum-gel, Dolobene-Gel, Chondroxide-ointment.

Assign chondroprotectors in tablets (chondroxin, Alflutop, Glucosamine). They strengthen the tissue of the intervertebral discs. Dosage is established by the attending physician individually. Novocain blockades can be prescribed for the rapid removal of the pain syndrome.

When diabetes is on par with the constant control of blood sugar, the endocrinologist can prescribe drugs that stimulate the secretory functions of the pancreas (Glimepiride, Tolbutamid). Side effects - a sharp decrease in the concentration of glucose in the blood.

Metformin - increases the sensitivity of tissues to insulin. Side effects are a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract.

Acarbose, Miglitol - reduce the absorption of fast carbohydrates in the digestive tract, the body's need for insulin. Treatment and dosage is established by the attending physician.

With carpal tunnel syndrome, analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs (Nimesil) are prescribed to reduce puffiness, reduce pressure on the nerve, reduce pain. If they are not effective enough, Cortisone injections may be prescribed.

Raynaud's syndrome is treated with vasodilator and blood-lowering drugs, nicotinic acid. There are new, modern medicines - Nifedipine, Verapamil. The treatment schedule and dosage is prescribed by a specialist.

With multiple sclerosis, drugs can slow the progression of the disease. These are immunosuppressants - Azathioprine, Simulekt, Cyclosporine hexane, Sertikan. Dosage is calculated by the doctor. Side effects - headache, nausea, heaviness in the stomach are possible.

Alternative therapies

Along with medication, alternative therapies can be used.

With Raynaud's disease:

• warm baths with fir oil (5-6 drops), 1-2 drops of oil can be added to food in the morning (contraindication - diseases of the gastrointestinal tract);
• juice of onions mixed with honey in a ratio of 1: 1, 1 tablespoon on an empty stomach an hour before a meal, drink 2 months.

With carpal tunnel syndrome:

Wear bracelets on your wrists for the night.

In the camphor ointment add a few drops of eucalyptus oil, rub into the limbs.

Make a honey compress for hands: put a thin layer of honey on your hands, wrap cotton cloth on them. It is enough 3 - 4 procedures.

With diabetes:

A recipe from the health of L. Kim: 100 grams of lemon zest, 300 g of parsley root, 300 g of garlic peeled. Ingredients grind, mix, transfer to a jar and insist in a dark place for 14 days. Take 1 tsp. Three times a day, 30 minutes before meals.

In stroke, treatment in hospital is indicated. But the rehabilitation period can be accelerated by applying alternative methods of treatment along with physiotherapy and medications. Useful sokoterapiya. Good help is a decoction of pine cones. In March - April, remove from the tree cones, 5 pieces finely chop, boil over low heat in 0.5 liters of water for 5 minutes. Take ¼ cup after meals 2-3 times a day.

Phytotherapy

With Raynaud's disease, it is recommended that herbs be treated with such a collection: take herbs in the proportion 1: 1: 1.5 ruta garden: thyme: lemon balm. Mix the phytospora, mix a teaspoon of the mixture with a glass of boiling water and insist in the thermos for two hours. The resulting broth is drunk during the day for four 50-ml doses.

In case of a stroke for rubbing into the affected areas of the body, you can prepare an ointment: 1 package of bay leaf, 5 pieces of pine needles, 1 part of spruce needles, 12 parts of butter. Grind the grass, mix with oil and rub twice a day in the affected area. Well restore the nervous system of alcohol tinctures of the root of the peony, sage. These drugs can be bought at the pharmacy ready.

When osteochondrosis, it is recommended to rub with phytopreparations: one glass of lilac color pour 500 ml of vodka, insist 7 days in a dark place, rub into sore spots. Infusion of yarrow flowers - for oral administration.

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic: 1 tablespoon of flowers pour a glass of boiling water, let it brew in the heat for 40 minutes. Take in a warm form 1 tbsp. L three times a day before meals. The same broth can be made from tansy flowers. Only need to insist about an hour. Blend the mixture. Take the same.

With carpal tunnel syndrome, you can rub your fingers with infusion of wild rosemary on apple cider vinegar. Prepared in this way: 1 part of the herb tea - 3 parts of apple vinegar. Insist 7 days. Rub 3 times a day.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapeutic treatment in combination with medication gives a very good result. Its essence lies in the impact on the body of physical factors - mechanical energy, electrical, ultrasound, vibration, light, dirt. Almost has no contraindications. The physician can prescribe physiotherapy during the treatment of the disease and during the rehabilitation period. In the latter case, a sanatorium treatment is recommended.

In osteochondrosis, diodinomoterapy (DDT), electrophoresis, mud therapy, ultraviolet radiation, magnetotherapy are prescribed. During the acute period of the disease, physiotherapy is aimed at reducing the pain syndrome.

In diabetes mellitus - zinc electrophoresis, nicotinic acid on the iliac region, calcium electrophoresis on the collar zone, magnesium and papaverine on the liver region.

With multiple sclerosis, to reduce spasms of the lower extremities and to regulate the decrease in sensitivity, it is recommended to use magnetolaser irradiation. Electrosleep with currents of low frequency, cool coniferous baths, cryotherapy (application of low temperatures). Massage is indicated.

In the tunnel syndrome, the condition is facilitated by paraffin baths for the hands, massage of the hands, exercise therapy.

With Raynaud's syndrome, the following physiotherapy procedures are prescribed:

• electrosleep;
• ozokerite applications, paraffin, mud;
• magnetotherapy;
• electrophoresis (sedatives, antispasmodics);
• diodinamoterapiya.

In acute periods of the stroke, electrophoresis and electromyostimulation, magnetotherapy, darsonvalization are used. During the recovery period - to these procedures add coniferous and salt baths, heat-cold treatment, paraffin and ozocerite applications, vibromassage.

In the postoperative period after removal of the brain tumor, myostimulation and magnetotherapy are used as physiotherapy. And you should remember that you can not use biostimulators.

Vitamins

Symptoms of numbness, tingling, itching and burning in the extremities are often associated with a deficiency of vitamin B ₁₂ and folic acid.

Lack of this vitamin can lead to anemia of two types - megaloblastic and pernicious. The balance of nutrition, the presence in the diet of a sufficient number of meat, dairy and fish dishes, can solve the problem of anemia of the first type.

With multiple sclerosis, vitamin B, thiamine, vitamin, Selenium, vitamin E and magnesium are often prescribed.

Vitamins В ₁, В ₆, В ₁₂ play an important role in the treatment of diabetes, it is a neurotropic group that is responsible for the integrity of nerve cells. Vitamins A, E, C are also important.

In the rehabilitation period after a stroke neurologists advise taking vitamins in fresh form - in juices. And most useful are vegetable juices - carrot, cucumber, beetroot, celery juice, lemon, potatoes.

With Raynaud's disease, symptoms can be alleviated by obtaining in sufficient quantities vitamin C in kind - a decoction of dogrose, vegetables, black currant; vitamin PP (rabbit meat, buckwheat, cod).

During periods of remission osteoarthritis, hernia recommended intake of vitamins A, B1, B ₆, B ₁₂, C, D, E.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is often used in combination with general medication. With osteochondrosis appoint Traumeel S. Homeopathic Medicine № 1 and Homeopathic Medicine № 2 along with traditional medicines, is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Homeopathic preparations Banerzhi Protocol, Lycopodium 30СН, give good results in the treatment of symptoms in oncological diseases of the brain. With stroke, you can take medications such as Arnica3D, Aurui Iodatum 6, Gvako 6, Rustoks 6. The drugs are prescribed, individually calculating the dosage.

Prevention

In order not to feel a feeling of numbness of the body, burning and itching in the limbs after sleep, you need a comfortable sleeping place, an orthopedic pillow. If the pathological sensations are associated with the syndrome of the carpal tunnel - it is necessary to modify the way of life:

• Smoking and alcohol refusal
• Avoid prolonged work at the computer, especially at bedtime
• Do not overload the brush.
• Avoid nervous stress.

With Raynaud's disease, massage, exercise therapy, sanatorium treatment with physiotherapy, prevention of infections, concomitant diseases are shown. Do not overcool, work with chemicals.

With osteochondrosis, hernias, protrusions, it is necessary to learn how to properly lift weights, bend over, give up bad habits, sleep on an orthopedic mattress, do not stay in one position for long.

At a diabetes it is necessary to strictly observe a diet, a correct mode of a dream and rest, to support correct water balance. Avoid stress, actively move, often visit the fresh air, abandon bad habits.

Prevention of stroke is necessary for those who are at risk - hypertensive patients, patients with atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, people with excess weight. A diet with a low salt content, a withdrawal from smoking and alcohol, weight loss, control of blood pressure are shown.

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Forecast

Multiple sclerosis - a disease difficult to predict. A favorable forecast can be expected if:

• the first symptoms were loss of sensitivity or vision;
• the onset of the disease before the age of 25;
• a small number of lesions on the result of MRI;
• female.

In a stroke, the prognosis is rather disappointing - a large number of people - about 75% of those who have suffered a stroke, become disabled, body sensitivity and motor functions are not completely restored. The main thing is timely medical assistance and the right treatment. This will help to avoid a second stroke.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is not a life-threatening disease, but if you do not start treating it in time, you can lose finger sensitivity and motor function of the brush.

Osteochondrosis, if left untreated, leads to protrusions and hernia of the spine. And this - a reduction in motor activity, back pain, deterioration in the quality of life, disability.

The prognosis for tumors of the spine and brain depends on the timeliness of the provision of qualified medical care. You can not ignore the symptoms of numbness of the body, back pain, headaches - this can be signals of a serious illness. In the case of timely treatment, the survival rate of patients is 60-80%.